5th UK Hepatitis C Mentoring Conference
on THURSDAY 6th DECEMBER 2007
Pauline Hennessey of the UK Hepatitis C Resource Centre recently sent me an email about this conference.
This event is FREE for anyone living with Hepatitis C. Friends, family, carers and professionals affected by hepatitis C are also welcome.
The event offers a series of talks from nurse, doctors and local agencies to give an update and overview on what is now known about Hepatitis C, its treatment, support, care and well-being for all concerned in layman’s terms. This event has played an important role in the past as it allows people to come and meet others living with Hepatitis C, listening to experiences and tips they have living with or overcoming the virus. Afternoon workshops on the day are chance to ask questions or simply listen to items of most interest.
A full programme and more information can be found at the UK Hepatitis C Resource Centre website
I am really sorry I cannot attend this year. Carol and I are going to attend some teachings from the Dalai Lama which we had booked months and months ago.
The first year I attended this event however stands out in my memory very vividly. I had been diagnosed for a few months and was still reeling with all it means to find out you have a serious illness. To spend the day with hundreds of others who have the same diagnosis was very special. I was not alone. I learned more about the virus and living with it - and met people who were going through treatment. It was a very powerful experience. So this event is one I would recommend to people.